5 Japanese Dishes To Beat The Heat

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Temperature is breaking records every passing day. Here are five Japanese dishes you can include in your meals to beat the heat.

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Zaru Soba

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Zaru soba is a cold variety of Japanese noodles that is made from buckwheat flour. The noodles are first cooked and then kept in the refrigerator.

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Somen

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It is a kind of noodle that has a thickness of 1.7 mm and also has a very subtle flavour. These noodles are put inside a bowl of ice and cooled down. They are immersed in a sauce called mentsuyu.

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Kakigori

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Kakigori simply means shaved ice. It is a very famous delicacy in Japan. This dish is made by taking shaved ice and then putting a lot of fruit syrups and condensed milk on top.

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Hiyashi Chuka

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It is a ramen salad or a flavourful concoction of ramen noodles with crunchy and hydrating vegetables.

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Hiyayakko

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It is a simple and refreshing dish that can be made with tofu and seasoning featuring a mixture of soya sauce, wasabi, ginger, plum, and yuzu.

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